Gallery Events
Foss & Rizzie
MM Fine Art in Southampton presents “Foss & Rizzie,” a two-person exhibition pairing the work of acclaimed artists Cornelia Foss and Dan Rizzie. The exhibition will be on view August 29 through September 15, with an opening reception Thursday, August 29, from 6 to 8 PM.
Below The Storm
Tripoli Gallery presents “Below the Storm,” a pop-up exhibition with East End artist Miles Partington. To coincide with this year’s exhibit at the Montauk Oceans Institute, “Laws Not Jaws,” Partington has created a series of new works illustrating animals ranging from sharks to land mammals, reptiles, and birds.
A selection of these works will remain on view at the Montauk Oceans Institute from September through October 1, with an opening reception for the artist on Sunday, September 1, from 6 to 8 PM, in the institute’s Foghorn Building, at 2000 Montauk Highway. The opening will also feature poetry readings in solidarity of our oceans by artists and poets, Max Blagg, Benjamin Keating, Ella Snow, Kathy Snow, and Liam Stegman.
Labor Day Exhibit
The Southampton Artists Association presents its Labor Day Art Exhibit, running from Wednesday, August 28, to Sunday, September 8. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 31, from 5 to 7 PM and a closing reception will be held on Friday, September 6, from 5 to 7 PM. The exhibit is held at the Levitas Center for the Arts at the Southampton Cultural Center.
This Must Be The Place
VSOP Projects in Greenport presents “This Must Be The Place,” opening on Saturday, August 31. The five participating artists take varied approaches in terms of materials and process, but all take sharp focus on a portrayal of place, space, and atmosphere. A reception will be held on Saturday, September 14, from 6 to 8 PM. Artists include John Brickels, Noah Kalina, Kate Rasche, Katie Walker, and Caroline Rothstein.
Americana
“Americana,” a Labor Day weekend show at Keyes Gallery in Sag Harbor will feature the works of Carolyn Beegan, Donald Lipski, Paton Miller, Dave O, David Ortiz, Gailia Stawski, and Bert Stern. A reception will be held Saturday, August 31, from 6 to 8 PM.
Westhampton Beach Festival
The 11th annual Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will be held on August 31 and September 1. The event is hosted by St. Mark’s Church and the Village of Westhampton Beach, held on the Great Lawn across from the church. The event is produced by Paragon Festivals. Event admission and parking are free.